The Democrats Every Republican Should Quote

Former officials and allies are getting worried about Obama's priorities, and willing to say so.

By

Douglas E. Schoen

June 16, 2014 7:33 p.m. ET

As the 2014 midterm elections draw closer, the Republican strategy seems clear: Campaign against Democrats as the party of Barack Obama, whose administration is out of step with the American people on foreign and domestic policy. With the president's plunging approval ratings, that's a sensible strategy. It might be more credible if they cite the mounting criticisms of Mr. Obama coming from his own former supporters or appointees.